Thailand is hosting the 4th International Rice Congress (IRC2014),themed “Rice of the World”, in Bangkok until November 1 in a bid toexchange knowledge on the latest rice research.
About threebillion people, nearly half of the world’s population, depend on rice asa staple food. The recent impact from global warming and a rapidpopulation growth causes a shortage in rice supply for consumption.
Muchof the work of the international rice research institute (IRRI), whichorganises the congress, involves helping increase rice production toensure food security - particularly for those people at risk of notgetting enough food.
According to IRRI Deputy Director Generalfor Communication and Partnerships Dr. V. Bruce J. Tolentino,Thailand has been selected as the location for the congress as it is aleader in the world rice trade and has been weathering throughchallenges that include massive losses from the rice-pledging scheme.
Localauthorities recently expressed confidence that Thailand will soonreclaim its top position for global rice exports as it has now regainedits status as the top rice exporter in ASEAN.
A number ofexhibitions on Thai rice are being held during the event, joined byabout 2,000 rice scientists and rice industry players from all over theworld. New technologies are set to be unveiled at the congress, whichhosts 60 academic sessions for delegates from 64 countries.-VNA
About threebillion people, nearly half of the world’s population, depend on rice asa staple food. The recent impact from global warming and a rapidpopulation growth causes a shortage in rice supply for consumption.
Muchof the work of the international rice research institute (IRRI), whichorganises the congress, involves helping increase rice production toensure food security - particularly for those people at risk of notgetting enough food.
According to IRRI Deputy Director Generalfor Communication and Partnerships Dr. V. Bruce J. Tolentino,Thailand has been selected as the location for the congress as it is aleader in the world rice trade and has been weathering throughchallenges that include massive losses from the rice-pledging scheme.
Localauthorities recently expressed confidence that Thailand will soonreclaim its top position for global rice exports as it has now regainedits status as the top rice exporter in ASEAN.
A number ofexhibitions on Thai rice are being held during the event, joined byabout 2,000 rice scientists and rice industry players from all over theworld. New technologies are set to be unveiled at the congress, whichhosts 60 academic sessions for delegates from 64 countries.-VNA
